Manila, Nov. 21 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started the construction of the PHP50 million worth farm-to-market (FMR) road projects in various villages in central Leyte.
Of the nine FMR road projects, seven are ongoing and two have yet to start, Gerald Pacanan, DPWH Leyte 2nd district office chief, said in a phone interview on Wednesday.
Among the ongoing projects are in Cabariwan village in Dagami town; Hibunawon and Sagcahan both in Jaro town; and roads linking Lima to Socsocon, Arabunog to Cancaraja, and Manabanay to Sapsap in Pastrana town.
The construction of these projects started in the last week of September and early October this year. The target completion is early next year.
"These projects are ex...